RIYADH: The Film Commission announced its membership in the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives, a step aimed at supporting its work in audiovisual archiving.
The association includes members from 70 countries and represents institutions that preserve materials such as visual content, musical works, historical and literary recordings, and oral histories.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, this membership supports the commission’s efforts to preserve Saudi Arabia’s audiovisual heritage.
Through this affiliation, the commission plans to develop archiving projects and engage in knowledge exchange with international institutions.
The move also reflects the commission’s aim to adopt recognized practices and modern technologies in film archiving, the SPA reported.
Cooperation with association members will provide access to innovations in audiovisual preservation and contribute to efforts to safeguard the Kingdom’s cultural heritage.
Founded in 1969 in Amsterdam, the association promotes collaboration among institutions focused on audiovisual preservation.
It hosts an annual conference for sharing expertise in preservation, restoration, digitization, intellectual property, and public access to archival materials.
